Getting leathers taken in

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Getting leathers taken in

Postby mike-s » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:24 pm

I've scored a cheap ($150) set of (brand new, unused) decent quality leathers that fit 90% perfectly. In the upper torso, shoulders and arms it's great, it's mostly ok on the legs. However around the gut and arse are a fraction too big (i could ALMOST have a jumper tied around my waist comfortably). I would like to get measured up and have these taken in to make them fit. Is there anywhere within sydney that is recommendable by anyone here? I'm happy to travel a bit if it means i get a decent job done at reasonable cost.

Another thing is to possibly get them dyed all-black as they're a horrid red/black/yellow scheme at the moment XXeyeslam.gif tongue9.gif new_shocked.gif .
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Slow and wobbly » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:45 pm

mike-s wrote:
Another thing is to possibly get them dyed all-black as they're a horrid red/black/yellow scheme at the moment XXeyeslam.gif tongue9.gif new_shocked.gif .

You ride an obscure motorcycle with an obscure colour scheme and you are worried about the fact that your leathers might stand out in a crowd?

oh fark :lol: :lol: :lol:

Go with them they way they are and tell everyone you suffer from colour blindness.
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby robracer » Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:39 am

mike-s wrote: However around the gut and arse are a fraction too big (i could ALMOST have a jumper tied around my waist comfortably). I would like to get measured up and have these taken in to make them fit..

Mike that's every man's dream :lol: eat as much as you can & drink as many beers as you want & pretty soon you will fit into the leathers no worries 8) Wattie you are our resident trainer, surely you could devise a strategy along these lines?
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Wattie » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:02 am

ah yes, its called the seefood diet!!

"see-food and eat it!!!!!"

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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby gigksrc » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:08 am

what a cruel & unfair post
some days I dont ride because my pants feel too tight & uncomfortable :(
so I have some more to eat & go in the car :?
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Glen » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:13 am

Mike

Try a Lady called Dushi Lenon 9648 4875. Shes's at Auburn and did some work on leathers for me once. I think she now calls herself Lenon leathers or something like that

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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby red_dave » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:32 am

You better not be talking about my leathers!

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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby throttlejockey » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:23 pm

for a $150 you wouldnt care about the colours would you?

alterations yes, but dye them, no.

there is venus leathers, trinity leathers, dbt leathers.
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby mike-s » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:23 am

Cheers for that guys!

Oh and dave, no im not talking about your leathers, they're still hanging up in the living room. I'll bring them by your work one day this week (will confirm prior so your not riding that day, if you ever do ride to work that is). And thanks again to you for the loaners dave, much appreciated.
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Saki » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:55 pm

Custard Pies, Donuts and burgers will help!
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Nanna10r » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:47 pm

i'm with wobbly on the colour scheme Mike. We are spolit as we have Phil from Hi-side Lether repairers up here. He told me that dying is a waste of time so i'll guess you'll just ahve to paint that Spewie "Monstarosity" at last. ;)
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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Gosling1 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:58 pm

Saki wrote:Custard Pies, Donuts and burgers will help!


Donuts ?? Did I hear DONUTS ???

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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Nanna10r » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:06 am

Gosling1 wrote:
Saki wrote:Custard Pies, Donuts and burgers will help!


Donuts ?? Did I hear DONUTS ???

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Re: Getting leathers taken in

Postby Jeebz10R » Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:05 pm

Venus - no, not the book shop

(02) 9267 0706

I heard there was one out Auburn way but dunno what the shop is called.
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